The bilingual Los Angeles band Monte Negro plays an even mix of alternative… Read Full Bio ↴The bilingual Los Angeles band Monte Negro plays an even mix of alternative rock and rock en español. The band began coming together when Mexican-American brothers Kinski Gallo (vocals) and Rodax (bass) formed the punk band Anima, which the L.A. press dubbed "the Latino Red Hot Chili Peppers." After the band broke up, Kinski and Rodax found guitarist Jason Li Shing and drummer Xavier Lopez and formed a new band, Madrepore, in 2003. As the band evolved, the brothers' Mexican heritage began playing a bigger role, so a name change was in order to mark this new sound. They became Monte Negro and released a series of EPs, including Amor Finito, which included "Give Me Love (No Llores)," a song L.A. alt-rock radio station KROQ added to their playlist. In the summer of 2007 they released their debut album, Cicatrix, on the Adrenaline label. In early 2008 it was announced that the band had been signed to the major label Epic. A digital EP titled Who Told You soon followed while their full-length Epic debut was promised for that spring.

After Cicatrix, Monte has released 2 albums independently "Fugitives of Pleasure" and the news a double album "Cosmic Twins"

The veritable magic of Monte Negro is their multicultural sound and unique versatility, making them accessible anywhere in this increasingly interconnected world community. Their music can be both delicate and monstrous all at once, and their ability to communicate through rich soaring melodies and international pop sensibilities is enhanced by vocalist Kinski Gallo's poetical fluency in both English and Spanish. Once again working alongside famed producer Tone (Green Day, Carlos Santana), the Fugitives Of Pleasure / Pasajeros EP challenges the band's own idea of artistic integrity by deeply examining their stylistic range of material and incorporating political themes, odd arrangements and textures, and an overall sense of urgency into the mix. It features a unique presentation that will inevitably appeal to music collectors: 1) an Original Version that will contain 5 magnificent new songs, and 6 additional eclectic instrumental tracks, and an unexpected surprise: "La Negra Tomasa" is a stunning hip-hop reinvention of the Caifanes classic. It is a distinctive example of Monte Negro's haunting aesthetic and their embracement of the cultural mix that all of their forward-thinking fans can appreciate. Loco Por Tu Amor (Tarde o Temprano Se Paga), is an oneiric opus of extinguished love, madness, and despair, but with an alarmingly majestic chorus. It will be accompanied by a music video to be in exclusive release on the influential MTV3.

Monte Negro has just released their latest production, Cosmic Twins, a double album that showcases a totally new sound from the California rockeros and marks their newest reinvention.
No longer blending the likes of reggae and cumbia rhythms as in previous work, Monte Negro now invites fans to embark on a spiritual journey with sounds deriving from various influences of new wave and alternative rock reminiscent of legendary bands like Janes Addiction and The Smashing Pumpkins.
“On this record we didn’t want to repeat ourselves” says lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Kinski Gallo, “It was also very important to us that we write something relevant to our time”.
Cosmic Twins represents something very special to Monte Negro since the entire concept of the album represents our inner duality, in essence our own ying and yang as we experience life.
This production also marks their evolution as artists. In this album they decided to do things in a non conventional manner, taking advantage of being an indie band and drifted away from the pressures of major labels.
“Nowadays you rarely see double albums since major labels expect concepts like these to flop”, explained Kinksi, “But the funny thing is that I’ve actually sold more copies with Cosmic Twins than before”.
This time around Monte Negro wanted to offer something special to their fans by offering something much more personal than a digital download. The days when young music aficionados opened records and actually held vinyl for the most part are over.
“We wanted to keep that essence of music going” says Kinksi in regards to giving fans something tangible, a non-conventionally packaged record that uses no plastic. I guess Cosmic Twins also represents Monte Negro’s call on going Green!Although this album does represent a change for the band, Monte Negro does keep true to their philosophy of writing songs that are truly poetic and carry lyrical substance.
“We want songs with a true essence, songs that actually make people think when they listen to them” says Kinksi.
and indeed they do…
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Don't Let Me Down
Monte Negro Lyrics

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I see you walking to the light,

Overall Meaning

I see you're leaving all behind,
Don't let me,
Don't let me down.

These lyrics from Monte Negro's "Don't Let Me Down" are a plea from someone to another person not to abandon them. The use of light in the lyrics is often associated with moving forward, new beginnings and hope, whereas leaving everything behind could indicate that the person is ready for a change. The person singing the song has a sense of vulnerability and perhaps is afraid of being left behind. It could be by a lover, a friend or a family member. The repetition of the phrase "Don't let me down" heightens the desperation of the situation.

The tone of the song is emotional and introspective, with the singer's voice being full of yearning and pleading. The tempo of the song is mid-tempo, allowing the listener to focus on the lyrics and the emotions they convey. The song is an example of emotive pop, where the focus is on the lyrics that evoke feelings and emotions instead of a beat.

Line by Line Meaning

I see you walking to the light
I can see you moving towards something positive or enlightening in your life.

We're living in a cold world
The world we live in can often be cruel and harsh.

But you're with me, so I'm alright
Despite the difficulties of the world, having you by my side makes everything feel okay.

Don't let me down
Please don't disappoint or hurt me, especially when I've placed my trust in you.

Don't let me down
I'm counting on you to come through for me and make things better.

We climb so high until we fall
Often times we push ourselves to great heights, only to eventually experience a setback or failure.

I'll be there when you call
If you need me or are feeling down, I'll be there to support you and lift you back up.

Don't let me down
Once again, I'm hoping that you won't let me down or leave me to deal with things on my own.

Don't let me down
I'm relying on you to be dependable and true to your word.

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